Box 1
Contains 121 Results:
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Gloucester Point, to his son, Charley Watkins, 1862 April 13
Describes his surroundings, the big (York) river and ships on the river; (does not mention the Peninsular campaign or his activities therein); asks Charley to watch out for his little sister, continue to learn, and to mind his ma and grandma. Illustrates bottom of letter with picture of a horse.
Pattie Watkins, Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, to her sister, Nannie V. Watkins, Sassafras Fork Post Office, Granville County, North Carolina, 1862 April 14
Gives many details of everyday life; mentions that her mother is unwell; describes activities of two brothers also fighting in war; mentions a friend who might be converted.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Gloucester Point, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 April 15
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Gloucester Point, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 April 18
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Gloucester Point, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 April 22
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Gloucester Point, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 April 24
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Gloucester Point, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 April 27
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Gloucester Point, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 April 29
Nathaniel V. Watkins to Nannie Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 May 3
Writes that they were issued muskets for a forced march; reports that they began the march, but turned back and now remain in camp; does not know reason for march; assures her he will be fine.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Mangochick Church, King William County, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 May 8
Gives details of their march from Gloucester Point; describes hospitality of people of King and Queen County as they passed through; says he does not know reason for leaving the Point; tells of several deserters; gives his love to his family and says they should all be grateful (incomplete).
Nathaniel V. Watkins, New Kent County, Virginia to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 May 13
Pattie Watkins, Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, to her sister, Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 May 14
Writes of news received for Peninsula campaign including names of those wounded in their community; gives much family news regarding illnesses, gardens, etc.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Henrico County, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 May 17
Describes a miserable march and the manning of his gun; says that men stood the march well; says if he is made infantry he will attempt to transfer to another company; doesn't see how this force of eight or ten thousand can he whipped by any force. Including letter, April 18, 1862, gives instructions of where to write him; expresses concern for those at home due to outbreak of fever.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp near Richmond to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 May 20
Describes the situation in the camp; says that he and the men are well; states that he cannot visit Richmond as he must be accompanied by an officer and have a pass signed by his captain and by General Hill and General Robert Emmett Rodes and this is almost impossible; gives two reasons for officers wanting to keep men in camp-- impending battle and to keep men away from liquor in Richmond; states his desire and work to transfer to another regiment to be in artillery.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, in a camp near Richmond, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 May 22
Dissatisfied with his regiment because it is now infantry and because of selfishness at their captain; mentions also that he feels superior and better qualified than many of his officers; states that his friend Doc is at home on a 20 day furlough because of his dysentery (incomplete).
Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp near Richmond, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 May 26
Writes of his homesickness and concern that he loves her and his family too much, and that he would trade all the glories won in all battles for an hour at home with his wife and children; mentions health precautions of drying his feet well; writes again of his transfer attempts; says that he and most of the men have been suffering from diarrhea.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp near Richmond, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 May 27
Describes in much detail, the daily activities of camp for the past three days; mentions a failed attempt to join an artillery unit. Including letter, May 28, 1862, gives instructions for care of farm; requests more news from home, tells of busyness of camp. Enclosure: Two newspaper clippings from the Central Presbyterian.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, Richmond, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 June 1
Nathaniel V. Watkins, in a camp near Richmond, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 June 5
Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp near Richmond, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 June 7
Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp near Drury's Bluff, Chesterfield County, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 June 11
Has been transferred to Captain Bagby's company, Colonel Thomas Goode's Regiment Wises' Brigade; says he is now satisfied to be infantry because it is needed more and is happy to be out of the Chickahamoniy swamps; mentions that brother Dick's regiment is camped nearby and they have been able to see each other.
Nannie V. Watkins, Brookland, North Carolina, to her husband, Nathaniel V. Watkins, 1862 June 12
Explains family's nighttime prayers for his (NVM) safety; gives news of family members; describes her activities at their farm and general farming conditions; mentions a man from Clarksville who was visiting and buying provisions for the government.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, in a camp near Drury's Bluff, Chesterfield County, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 June 13
Tells of much sickness in camp which he had luckily escaped; mentions improvements of new location, especially availability of good food; discusses the fact that his regiment probably won't fight soon due to their weakened condition and lack of training in infantry; expresses thankfulness again that his company was spared involvement in the recent battle in which there was much loss of life; acknowledges receipt of wife's letter and praises her support; sends his love to his family.
Nathaniel V. Watkins, at Camp "Stonewall Jackson," to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 June 16
Pattie Watkins to her sister, Nannie V. Watkins, circa 1862 June 17
Describes in detail the health or sickness of various family members and friends; gives an acount of a recent battle (Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks)) which appeared in a letter from brother Dick (Richard W. Watkins).